Wednesday, August 30, 2006

August 30th





Can it possibly be the end of August? I think this every time it is the end of the month - wow that went fast. But here we are, on the brink of fall. I look forward to fall because I love the season of fall...cooling weather, windy days and earlier nights...
I have a bunch of thank you cards to do, so I am going to get to my list and hopefully finish those before the end of naptime. And I'll try and include some pictures!

1) Yeah - Ez is crawling! He started last Saturday

2) A PRAISE for me - Ez is not allergic to dairy! He has been eating yogurt and cheese and LOVING it! I was really praying that he would not have that allergy. We will see if his ped. wants to send him for allergy testing (mainly for the peanut allergy) when I take him tomorrow for his check-up

3) My job decision that I feel great about - staying at UCI ( I was looking around...) and working in the ER...no final day that I will start - still in the midst of talking to supervisors, etc. I am looking forward to a change

4) My parents babysitting last night so Jason and I could enjoy a great dinner and movie together

5) My mom driving Gavin's carseat to our house today after we forgot to get it out of her car last night

Didn't get my stuff done and Ez is crying. Shoot. Oh well. Have a great day!

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

August 22, 2006


*I tried to add pictures, but the webstite isn't working right...sorry! i'll try tomorrow!
There really is too much for me to catch up on everything...we had a great time fishing, sleeping in a tent (Gavin w/ various family members), sitting around campfires, roasting marshmallows, etc. It was a great week for us all, but especially Ez, who got to sleep in my sleeping bag with me all night (read: nursing all night = heaven for Ez and minimal sleep for me) since he would not sleep in the pack n' play.
Then we got home and 2 days later, Jason graduated from Academy. I got teary-eyed on my drive there that morning as I thought of the road that we have been on and how proud I am of Jason for his perseverance and commitment to do what he set out to do.
Then 3 days after that was Jason's birthday! I am thankful for Jason's humor, love for our boys, love and commitment to me, loyalty to his family and friends, thoughtfulness, easy -going nature and relaxed attitude. It helps balance me out all the time! We have fun together, laugh at each other, and still enjoy inside jokes.
So I guess I'll do a list and then I'll give you a few pictures!

1) My husband, who was hand-picked by God for me

2) All of the exciting things in our life recently, but especially seeing my prayers come to fruition as I watched Jason receive his diploma Friday

3) My mom's help for Gavin's party and Jason's graduation party. She has a servant's heart and the gift of hospitality. She knows how to throw a party and be a gracious hostess and I am learning from her

4) Jason having this week off - he starts work Friday

5) Getting my hair done today

6) My mom taking Gavin to the LB Aquarium - he loved it!

7) Disneyland Sunday night - the boys loved the parade

8) Jason teaching Ez his first word besides Mama and Dada today - Ut-oh. Its so funny. The first sound is a grunt, then "oh"

9) Costco's return policy (ie. anything, anytime, no matter how old or beat up) - we returned our camera my parents got us last summer for our birthday gift (j & I) and it was not working right - they gave me the money back and I got a new camera last night

10) Dinner last night at Claimjumper for Jason's birthday - the kids were both so good, so we were able to have an enjoyable meal

Thursday, August 17, 2006

August 17, 2006

I am still here - we had a wonderful time camping with my family and are now in the midst of preparing for Jason's graduation and party. I will post pictures of camping later as well as some of graduation.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

The Prince Family



















We have been spending time with the Prince side of the family the last few days because Darren, Pam and the kids have been in town. Its been a treat to see them all a few days in a row. We played at Sarah's house Thurs, went to the Santa Ana Zoo Friday and on Saturday I took the kids over to the Prince's house and we swam and had lunch. I just have to say I love the picture of Gavin putting his arm around Jesse as they watch Veggie Tales :-)

1) Time with the other Prince's

2) Dan and Judy's pool being salt water now - not chlorine.

3) The sandwich Jason brought me home for dinner tonight

4) My new running route that has a fun playground for Gavin to play on for a few minutes in the middle of our run.

5) The dinner last night for my mom's birthday - our family plus Grandpa and Grandma Gregory were there(and minus Jason). It was great to be with everyone, especially G&G!!

6) A cool evening

7) The key lime cheescake my mom sent home with me for her dessert since we couldn't eat it there - it was SO good!

8) Relaxing and reading during the kids naps

9) Time to clean tonight

10) The warm weather this weekend (as opposed to the overcast gray this past week) - hopefully Gavin's party tomorrow will be sunny too!

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

August 2

The crisp mornings dawn with a serenity that is only known in nature and the smells of pine needles and fresh, clean air intermingle...some of my favorite memories as a child are our family camping trips. We would go for 2 weeks to June Lake and fish, camp, sit around a campfire and talk, hike and just hang out as a family. As these memories stream into my mind, I feel my excitement rising, knowing that I am going to be able to introduce these special things to my sons too! Next Wed the kids and I are going on a camping trip with my family for a week to June Lake and Yosemite. The bittersweet twinge of my excitement is that Jason can't come with us. That is a huge disappointment to me, and actually this is the most time I've ever been away from him since we've been married. But I know it will be a fantastic week!

1) Our plans for our camping vacation

2) Angela's aunt letting us use their motorhome

3) Jason(my brother) telling me that he really wanted me to be able to come since I haven't been on vacation in so long - just so sweet and thoughtful of him to even know that. Yes, Jason and I have not been on vacation since our trip to Maui in '03.

4) The weather cooling off!!

5) Waking up after my 1.5 hr nap (after working last night) to find that Jason had cleaned up the house, done laundry, gotten me a thai iced tea (I love those!) as well as getting himself ready for work this morning!

6) Gavin telling me today: "daddy said I have to be very helpful today because you had a long day and are tired."

7) Looking forward to seeing Pam, Jesse and Luci tomorrow as well as Sarah and Ben

8) The pizza dough from TJ's - have I already said this? Only .99 for a doughball and you make your own pizzas. Yum

9) Hanging out with my parents Saturday night

10) My parents still having so much wisdom and sharing it with me

11) My mom getting done with school on Friday and then having 3 weeks off!!

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Mini-vacation

We got back last night from a mini vacation to San Diego. We went Monday morning and spent the night Monday night, then spent all day at Sea World on Tuesday. Very tiring for Jason and I - and the kids since we were in a new environment - they didn't sleep as much as at home...however...so much fun! We walked around Horton Plaza, went to Old Town and enjoyed Old Town Mexican Cafe - the place I have been going since I was a little girl with my family. Then Tuesday all day at Sea World was great too.

I am thankful for:

1) The Fair on Sunday night - we had so much fun with a bunch of friends we went with - Gavin had a great time too!

2) My first experience with a Funnel Cake - YUM!!! I have never had one and so Jason, Gavin and I shared one complete with strawberries and whipped cream (heart attack on a plate...) - DELICIOUS!

3) Natalie taking my camera and taking some really good pictures of all of us at the Fair

4) Fun in San Diego - it potentially could have been a nightmare if Ez didn't sleep very much or something, but he slept through the night - in fact after I fed him at 5:30, he slept next to me until almost 8! Meanwhile, in the other Queen bed, Jason and Gavin had been up since 6am! :-)

5) Being able to take Gavin to Sea World as his birthday present - its pretty pricey, but I'm really glad we did it - he had such a great time

6) Jason being such a helpful dad- I couldn't have done it all if he wasn't so great with our kids

7) The free movie at the spectrum today - it was the Veggie Tales movie Jonah

8) Our new sunscreen that goes on clear and you don't have to rub it on - worth the extra few bucks since both our kids have issues with sunscreen

9) Oh yeah, we got a pass for the rest of the year to Sea World for free! So we plan on going a few more times before the end of the year!

10) Jason not having to get up at 4am anymore. His hours just changed so he is around more in the morning

I will post pictures when I can get my USB ports to work again!

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Don't Grow Up!

So we were at the park today for a picnic lunch and I was pushing Gavin on the swing observing a group of girls who were at the park with their summer day camp. There were 3 girls and 2 of them were obviously good friends and the 3rd girl was a little younger and not quite accepted. The older girls were making fun of her for being "pre-K" and they were not letting her take a turn on the swings. All I could think about was Gavin being a in a group of boys and those boys making fun of him. I thought of his sweet face crushed and his big blue eyes confused...I want to protect my kids forever. It scares me so much that sometime I'm going to have to loosen my grip on them. I have people asking me all the time if I am putting Gavin in preschool this year. My answer: "Heck no!" This is not because Gavin is not ready - I'm sure he would do fine. Its because I'm not ready. And I don't have to be. Not yet...

I'm thankful:

1) A fun day with the kids even though our original plans for the day changed

2) Getting the house cleaned today

3) Our picnic at the park

4) My new waterbottle for running I got for my birthday. Love it! (thanks mom and dad!)

5) Getting to hang out with a friend I haven't seen for awhile yesterday

6) Cookies from Amanda. Yum.

7) The Cuban sauce my mom introduced me to from TJ's, of course.

8) Dental floss- how would I get the popcorn out of my teeth if dental floss was never invented??

9) Summer nights

10) Jason only having 1 more day of classroom stuff! And only a month left!

Pictures for you!







Just a few funny pictures!
a) Gavin's first time bowling

b) Me and Ez at the zoo - I think he's studying a rare and exotic animal

c) More bowling

d) Gavin loves the slurpies

e)Fountain Valley Bowling Alley


f) On our way to the park today for a picnic around 11:45am - temp outside - probably at least 85, but my cute son thought he might be chilly...


Monday, July 17, 2006

July 17th

My birthday is over and well celebrated, so now we can move on...to counting down the days for Gavin's 3rd birthday!!
A cool thing my parents started doing many, many years ago is a time of affirmation for the "birthday person." We all gather after dinner and sit around in a circle and take turns telling the "birthday person" what we love and appreciate about them. It is an amazing time of encouragement, tenderness, heartfelt appreciation and graceful words given to inspire the recipient to be more...I love hearing those encouragements from my family. Of course it makes me feel good, but more than that, it teaches me how my actions affect others and even how my life affects others. It is a tradition I will do with my family forever. The coolest thing about this year is that Gavin participated for the first time. At first my mom was prompting him to say things, but then he was announcing it was his turn and telling me he loved gardens and tomatoes. He definitely gets the concept and that is really cool. One time he told me something, then said "thats all I got." I am so blessed to have these traditions to pass on to my children.


1) The time with my family on Sunday night

2) My parents coming over early to ensure I would be able to sleep in the afternoon since I had worked Saturday night and didn't sleep much since Jason worked that day.

3) The pumpkin cheescake my mom made for dessert. OH MY GOSH. Its amazing.

4) Jason having Mon and Tues off with us

5) Taking Gavin bowling today - he was so excited. The first thing out of his mouth this morning was : Can we go bowling now? No, Gavin, its only 6:45am!

6) Both kids sleeping until 6:45 this morning - thats sleeping in for us!

7) Gavin not seriously hurting his fingers when he slammed them in the door today

8) Dark chocolate covered cherries

9) The capris from Jason and another pair from Angela and Jason for my birthday - I love them!

10) Less fussiness from Ez the last few days - thats been great. We had a few rough days last week - I think the hot weather and teething added to his discomfort and he was just "needy"(read: carrie holding 23lbs on her hip ALL DAY)

Saturday, July 15, 2006

July 15th

I am thankful for:

1) The LA Zoo on Thursday - it was SUPER hot! But as usual, my mom and I had a blast together...laughing through the heat that we estimated was around 110!

2) Dinner at our house with my parents Thursday night

3) Dinner at our house with Jason's parents, Sarah and Ben and Kristen for my birthday Wed - it was very fun and I got some great gifts!

4) Seeing Becky yesterday morning at 7am for coffee--fun to chat for a bit

5) I'm not a big phone talker, but there are some people I enjoy talking on the phone with - one is my friend Natalie and I got to talk to her after she had worked a 14 1/2 hour day at the Nordstrom sale!

6) The mall yesterday - went with my mom and checked out the Nordstrom sale. Didn't find anything, but it was still fun - and my mom packed us a healthy lunch!

7) Gavin telling Jason and I last night that "Ez has issues" as we listened to him cry after I put him to bed...

8) Ez cutting his first tooth--great he's getting some teeth, but he is definitely more affected than I ever remember Gavin being

9) Sugar-free water flavoring packets you can add to water-bottles. I like the strawberry-lemonade from Target

10) The weekend, even though Jason has to work both days :-(

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Happy Birthday To Me

Some people might be bashful about when their birthday is...by now you all know that I am not. Why be bashful?? Time to celebrate!! And yes, I will still feel this way when I'm turning 58...or 62...because thats life. If you are living it to the fullest, your birthday should not be a depressing day! So...

1) Gavin NOT waking up at 5am today. Maybe that means he won't be tired and cranky by 11:30am?

2) Birthday calls, starting last night from my friends and family

3) Cards from each of my grandmas in the mail--very sweet.

4) Sitting at Starbucks with the kids this morning at 6:45 enjoying my scone and mocha...special treats for me! I was trying not to be bitter as Gavin devoured half my scone...shoot. Maybe I'll get another later :-) Just kidding!

5) Both kids in bed before 7pm last night. Yes...I'm serious...but Gavin wasn't asleep until after 8...I tried!

6) Gavin remembering it was my birthday today - ok, after a little prompting :-)

7) Jason took Gavin on an errand with him last night so Ez and and I had 2 hours to hang out. It was fun to play with him undistracted. Doesn't happen very often

8) Plans to go to the LA Zoo with my mom tomorrow!

9) The presents Jason picked out for me and wanted me to open last night - but I said NO! I didn't want them early! I wanted something to look forward to. He's so cute - he gets excited about something he gets me and wants me to see it right away...must be good...

10) Jason's sweet note to me this morning

Sunday, July 09, 2006

July 9th





When I ask Jason what he wants for dinner, at least 50% of the time, if not more he says "pizza sounds good." He could eat pizza every day...I like it too...here and there. So Friday night, we enjoyed our pizza together, got a movie, and then decided we were too tired to watch it. As the nine-o'clock hour rolled around, Jason and I found ourselves climbing into bed, our drooping eyes begging for sleep. Funny how our lives have changed in the last few years. We would have laughed ourselves silly thinking of EVER going to bed at 9pm...and then come the babies...
Today I'm thankful:


1) Such a fun time at a Irvine pool with our friends Friday

2) A fun day Saturday with a family that came over for lunch - a guy that is in Jason's Academy. He and his wife came with their 2 kids that are the same ages as our boys. Gavin and Alana played for FIVE hours in the pool and in Gavin's room. They had so much fun!

3) The lunch we had on Saturday and the dinner today - Jason cooked both and went shopping for both too!


4) The kids both taking 3 hour naps today!! That means I got to sleep for 4 hours today--I feel COMPLETELY normal today because I usually only get 1-2 hours sleep on Sunday afternoon!

5) Jason vacuumed the house yesterday morning

6) OH, and I cleaned the whole house Sat. morning

7) God showing me different opportunities to build relationships with people who don't know Him

8) My first b-day card in the mail Saturday

9) The sugar-free powder you can add to water to make it taste like iced tea or lemonade

10) yeah, I gotta say it: THREE MORE DAYS TILL MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!

Thursday, July 06, 2006

July 6th














On Monday, when we ran to the Fire Station, the nice firemen gave Gavin a fire hat and both boys a stuffed dalmation. The other picture was taken by our photographer in training, Gavin...

1) Finally taking Gavin (and ez!) to the Discovery Science Center and having a great time

2) Ez's endearing way of leaning toward me and putting out his hands when someone else is holding him and he wants me...oh wait, thats constantly...Such a momma's boy. I won't lie - I love it :-)

3) Listening to Gavin and Jason playing soccer outside right now

4) Ez pooping today - tmi? Sorry. Its been over a week.

5) Easy going kids. Everyone said the 2nd one wouldnt' be as easy as the first. Well, guess what? Everyone was wrong.

6) Iced coffee from Coffee Bean on the way home from dinner

7) Dinner at Pat and Oscars with John and Nicole - the guy Jason carpools with and his wife. Gavin loves them!

8) Weight Watchers Ice Cream bars


9) Jason volunteering to hold down the fort so I could go on a run this afternoon sans kids!

10) My gift certificate to Nordstrom from my parent's for Mothers Day - finally got its use!

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

July 5th

Most of you who know me also know that my birthday is the best day of the year for me. I guess there is an exception on the years I've had my babies, but besides that...I live for my birthday. This all goes back to my childhood when my mom made my birthday the best day ever for me. She brought up a handwritten menu early in the morning into my bedroom for me to choose whatever I desired for breakfast - in bed. I got to do what I wanted (within reason!) on my birthday, chose our meal whether it be homemade or at a restaurant, and chose dessert. The best was when my birthday fell on Saturday - that meant I was also exempt from chores for the weekend! As I got older, of course things changed - but my mom still did special things for me every year. Two years ago, I had worked the night before and I arrived home to find a Starbucks coffee, cherry almond scone and a mylar birthday balloon on the doorstep of our apartment...I remember getting choked up because it is one of those thoughtful things my mom has done that I will never forget. Some might say this is a lot for Jason to live up too...but really, no one does it like my mom and thats ok!! Things are different now - I won't even see my mom this year on my birthday - but thats ok too - I know when we hang out the day after, she will make me feel loved and special like she always does - but especially on my birthday!!
So...

1) My birthday is 1 week from today!!

2) The fun day we had yesterday at the 4th of July parade, then the bar-b-q with some of our friends last night

3) Ez going down at our friend's house so we could stay past 7pm

4) Dan and Judy coming over Monday night so we could go out with some friends from Jason's class and their wives/girlfriends

5) Seeing Jason and Angela's new condo - its so nice - and super close to us!

6) Gavin asking me at least 10 times today if we were on our way to "the block" - the Discovery Science Museum - and me responding 10 times "no, Gav, we are going Thursday, and that is tomorrow" with the utmost patience...

7) Getting some errands done today even though Gavin could have had a melt-down at any moment (bed at 10pm last night!) - oh yeah, he DID have 1 meltdown, but very easily turned around with the promise of a juice taster in TJ's

8) The mall on Monday with Mom

9) Sales at the Gap and Baby Gap

10) Buying jeans in a size I haven't worn since around when I got married - feels so good!

11) Gavin is counting the days until HIS birthday...have I succeeded in infusing birthday zeal into my son too???

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

June 27th




Today I'm thankful:

1) Hanging out with Eddie, Sally and Mackenzie McRae - in the picture with Gavin and Ez

2) Jason not going to work until 11am again today

3) Less humidity today than yesterday - I would be NO GOOD in the South

4) My new experience with Vanilla Chai creamer tonight - thank you Kristen

5) Have I posted since last week? I don't think so - Friday Jason getting his badge! A big step - and this means he only has 8 weeks left of Academy.

6) Gavin wants to wear underwear to bed now and he's been dry the last 2 mornings

7) A new pair of capris- thanks to Kristen's hand-me-downs

8) New books from the library

9) Gavin's sense of humor - I'm pretty sure he gets it from his Daddy(ok, who am I kidding - of course its from his dad...)

10) Getting to talk a little bit with some of the wives in Jason's class Friday - it was good to be able to talk about our similar experiences as wives going through this time...

Thursday, June 22, 2006

June 22

I am thankful for:

1) The fun time Gavin, Ez and I had at the Santa Ana zoo today

2) Miso soup from TJ's

3) Jason getting home a little early tonight so he is not up so late getting his stuff ready for tomorrow - he has an early day so 3:30am is going to come quickly!

4) Gavin going to bed so easily tonight

5) Ez starting to put his arms out for me specifically

6) Dinner and time with my mom at The Block tonight

7) My mom knowing me so well - she can read me like a book!

8) Air hockey at the Vans Skate Park - I think it was the highlight of Gavin's night

9) The kid who told me that my son "is such a cool kid" - very sweet coming from a young guy (ok, he was probably late teens, early twenties...sweet nonetheless)

10) Gavin asking me at least 5 times today in different situations: "whats the word, Carrie?" - a phrase Jason uses all the time.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Bragging






Ok, Kristen took some great pictures Friday of Ez and I have to share...oh, Gav too!! :-) I will post some other pictures of Father's Day later!

Monday, June 19, 2006

June 19th

Late...Happy Father's Day. Yesterday was also my dad's birthday. I'm so blessed by my dad, and of course my husband, who is tied for being the best dad in the world.

Jason is the perfect dad to our boys. He is patient, loving, affectionate, stern when necessary, involved, encouraging, and loving. He teaches, disciplines, and indulges at all the right moments. I could not have picked a better man to be a father to my kids!

Now on to my dad - not just because its Father's Day, but also his birthday. Some people have a hard time seeing God as "Father" because their earthly father tarnished that image for them. How can God be loving when they haven't seen that in an earthly father? I have been blessed to say that I have a Dad who shares the term with my Heavenly Father and teaches me what God is like. My dad has been a rock to me my whole life. He has loved me unconditionally, supported me regardless if he agrees with my decisions and encouraged me. He has shown me how a man should love his wife - because thats how he loves my mom. He is humble, compassionate and willing to change when God brings to light an area that needs changing. He is committed to serving the Lord with His life, time and money. I am so proud to be his daughter. He is and always will be the first man in my life.

Dan, Jason's dad, is also an amazing man. He loves the Lord and pushes others to as well. He is generous and thoughtful, encouraging and patient, interested and diligent. He raised 3 children who love the Lord and that reflects more than words. He loves his family and his grandchildren and is careful and patient with our kids. Most of his days off, we get a call to see if he can come by and see the boys (and us!) because he just loves to be with them. I am most grateful that he raised Jason to be the man that he is.

1) All of the fathers in my life

2) Jason's love and commitment for me and our kids

3) Seeing Darren, Pam, Jesse and Luci for awhile Sunday

4) A fun dinner with my parents, Daniel and Bethany


5) Jason being home in the mornings these next few days - meant Monday morning I could run a long run by myself!

6) Being able to take our car in today for maintenance it has needed for quite awhile

7) Another fun afternoon playing outside and eating lunch in the backyard for me and the kids

8) Seeing Ez's face as he yearned for Gavin's popsicle - it was so funny. I gave him some of mine a few days ago and he must have remembered because he was determined to make it his. Funny for me and Gavin. Then I got one and let him suck on it a bit.

9) The kids both still napping right now - going on 2 hours - at the same time!

10) Getting both bathrooms cleaned this morning while Jason played with Gavin

Saturday, June 17, 2006

June 17th

Last night I had a surprise night off of work. I was scheduled to work and when I got there, the nurse in charge asked if I wanted to go home! Ummm...did I even need to think about it?? NO! Off I went, charged with caffeine to put Gavin to bed and hang out with Jason. It was a great night of just hanging out watching a movie on tv. I don't take these evenings together for granted, because we rarely get them. In the near future we probably will have more time together, but for now, I cherish them when I get them!

1) No work last night!

2) Waking up this morning with Jason still there (he leaves for work so early, I always wake up alone)

3) Downtown HB Farmers Market - Kristen and I hung out in HB yesterday with the kids and got really good strawberries from the Farmers Market ( yes, 2 days in a row for me in downtown HB)

4) Kristen coming over during the day yesterday to hang out - might have been a disaster since both kids were cranky, but it was fine and we had a great time

5) Thursday - such a fun day for me - hung out with my dad all day, then my mom came over in the afternoon and we went shopping! It was SO FUN - it reminded us both of when we used to do this when our lives weren't so complicated and busy. Then went to dinner with my parents and had frozen yogurt together after the kids went to bed

6) Shopping at Nordstroms with my mom - we talked each other into buying some really cute stuff--then topped off our shopping trip with coffee from the nordstroms cafe

7) Both kids taking long naps yesterday so I could nap...thinking I was going to work!

8) A card from Judy yesterday - covered in her signature stickers - Gavin especially enjoyed that

9) Finding a gas station to fill up that was on the lower end of gas prices

10) Jason never caring when I go out and buy clothes - or anything else - for myself

Thursday, June 15, 2006

June 15th
















Family birthday dinner for Judy!!

















The kids loving the park...


I'm still here. Enjoying the sun this week. Last week was so strange with the clouds and overcast weather every day. Yesterday we played outside in our "pool" for several hours. It was great. Even Ez enjoyed the water.

1) Ez flipping to his stomach now when he sleeps so he is sleeping longer --especially for naps!

2) My dad coming over today. Right now he is in reading to Gavin before his nap, but we went down to Main St. in HB and just played and had lunch. It was so fun!

3) My mom finishing a semester that has been very stressful

4) Another starbucks/yahtzee evening with Kristen yesterday

5) Tuesday was my mother-in-law's birthday. I am thankful to have such a wonderful MIL - not many people can say they were easily ushered into their spouse's family - with love and graciousness. But I can. Judy encourages me and compliments me, tells me she is proud of me and is thoughtful and funny. She loves our kids and loves hanging out with us too (I'm pretty sure...) :-) I am thankful that she is a part of my life.

6) Disneyland on Tuesday with Sarah and Ben. We haven't done it for awhile and it was super crowded, but we still had a great time

7) Lunch with my dear friend Natalie on Monday

8) Sarah wishing me a "happy-birthday-in-a-month " on Monday - she knows how excited I get about my birthday :-)

9) February 10, 2007 = a new neice or nephew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10) Organic applesauce from TJ's - Ez is opening his mouth for it! That is a first.